Rocket Engine DAQ, Control & Power Engineer (m/f/d)

Why us?

POLARIS Raumflugzeuge GmbH develops innovative transportation systems that redefine access to space for payloads and passengers. We are continuing to expand our team and are looking to fill the position of a Rocket Engine DAQ, Control & Power Engineer (m/f/d).

Your mission

• Design, develop, and maintain data acquisition (DAQ), control, and electrical power systems for rocket engine testing and operation
• Define system architectures for instrumentation, signal conditioning, real-time control, and low-voltage power distribution
• Specify, integrate, and validate sensors, actuators, controllers, power supplies, and distribution components
• Design and maintain electrical power distribution for DAQ and control systems
• Implement control logic, safety interlocks, power sequencing, and emergency shutdown functions
• Develop and maintain control, automation, and test software for engine and test bench operation
• Ensure reliable, synchronized, and high-quality data acquisition during hot-fire and system tests
• Support test campaign preparation, execution, and post-test data analysis
• Troubleshoot DAQ, control, and power-related issues during integration and testing
• Create and maintain system documentation, including electrical schematics, I/O lists, power budgets, and procedures

Your profile

• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Control Engineering, Mechatronics, Aerospace Engineering (M.Sc./M.Eng.) or similar
• Minimum of 2 years of full-time experience
• Experience with DAQ, control, and low-voltage power systems in test benches or safety-critical environments
• Strong understanding of sensors, signal conditioning, and real-time data acquisition
• Experience with control systems, PLCs, real-time controllers, or embedded systems
• Knowledge of electrical power distribution, grounding, protection, and EMI/EMC considerations
• Proficiency in control and automation software
• Experience with test instrumentation, power supplies, and electrical integration is a plus
• Familiarity with rocket engines and high pressure cryogenic fluid systems
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently and in a team

What We Offer

• Long-term prospects with a permanent employment contract
• Being part of an international, highly motivated team
• Flat hierarchies and short decision-making processes
• Flexible working hours
• Use of our company fitness program with EGYM Wellpass
• Take benefit of attractive employee discounts through Corporate Benefits
• The opportunity to contribute your ideas and actively shape the company

Join us in shaping the future of space transportation and making a positive impact. If your profile fits our requirements, apply now by sending your complete application portfolio, including CV, certificates and a cover letter outlining your relevant experience and why you are the ideal candidate for this role.

About Us

Our mission is to pioneer a new era of space transportation by flying to space and back like an aircraft — taking off and landing at airports, and reusing our spaceplanes for hundreds of missions. We combine unprecedented cost efficiency with unique flexibility and safety, enabling breakthrough advances in both space transportation and hypersonic flight. This vision is currently pursued by almost 80 employees every day.

At POLARIS we value on-site collaboration, so we generally do not offer home office. Please apply only if you feel comfortable with this working model – it saves valuable time for everyone involved.